Assessment of Pelvic Floor Muscle Activation in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis

Launched by GAZIOSMANPASA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION HOSPITAL · Jul 10, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how the pelvic floor muscles work in teenagers who have adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, a condition where the spine curves abnormally during growth without a known cause. The pelvic floor muscles are important because they support organs in the lower belly, help with bladder and bowel control, and assist with overall body stability. The researchers want to understand if and how these muscles function differently in teens with scoliosis compared to those without spinal problems.

Teens aged 10 to 18 who have been diagnosed with this type of scoliosis, as well as healthy teens without scoliosis, may be eligible to participate. To join, participants should not have any neurological or mental health conditions, should not have had surgery on their chest, abdomen, or pelvis, and should not be actively involved in sports. During the study, participants will have X-rays taken to measure the spine’s curve, undergo simple physical tests, and have their pelvic floor muscle activity measured using a special device. They will also complete a survey about their quality of life. The study aims to include 19 teens in total and is currently looking for volunteers. Participation requires agreement from both the teen and their parents.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adolescents aged 10-18 diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (Study Group)
• • Adolescents aged 10-18 not diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (Healthy partcipants) (Control Group)
• • No neurological or psychiatric disorders (Study and Control Group)
• • Parents and children must volunteer to participate in the study (Study and Control Group)
• • Exclusion Criteria: For both Study and Control Group
• • Having undergone surgery on the chest, abdomen or pelvic area
• • Having undergone scoliosis surgery or being a candidate for surgery
• • Having any mental health issues
• • Having scoliosis that is not idiopathic but has arisen for other reasons (neurological, congenital, etc.)
• • Having a diagnosis of urinary incontinence
• • Being actively involved in sports